Peter Thiel declares "I am proud to be gay" at GOP convention
The Silicon Valley venture capitalist is the first person to talk about being gay on the Republican convention stage
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Peter Thiel at RNC
Peter Thiel, founder of PayPal and Silicon Valley entrepreneur, addressed the RNC. Thiel said the "government is broken," blaming Clinton's "incompetence." He also addressed LGBT issues, saying he is proud to be "gay, Republican and American."
Reince Priebus speaks
RNC chairman Reince Priebus addressed the crowd at the GOP convention. Priebus urged the GOP to unite under shared values of hard work, the American dream and respect for the constitution.
Brock Mealer speech
Motivational speaker Brock Mealer told the RNC crowd about a life-changing car crash and his Christian faith.
Were RNC protesters handing out poisoned stickers to police?
Officer treated for skin irritation after protesters placed yellow stickers saying "I am awesome" on his
Sheriff Joe Arpaio Speaks
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio spoke at the 2016 RNC. Arpaio voiced his support for Trump and discussed issues including immigration and terrorism. Watch his speech here.
Jerry Falwell Jr.
At the Republican National Convention, Jerry Falwell Jr. said that the Trumps are "a genuine and loving family." See his full remarks here.
Schieffer: Trump campaign made "calculated decision" to allow Cruz's speech
Two of the nation's top political reporters, John Dickerson and Bob Schieffer, weigh in on the week that was the Republican National Convention
What to expect from Trump speech
Donald Trump will formally accept the Repbulican nomination Thursday night, the final night of the GOP convention. Alex Wagner of The Atlantic and CBS News' Bob Schieffer join CBSN's Josh Elliott with more on what to expect from Trump's speech.
2016 RNC final day
The Republican National Convention enters it's fourth and last day. CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez, Former senior communications director for the Huckabee campaign Hogan Gidley and CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett discuss what to expect from Cleveland on the final night of the RNC.
Cruz supporters: He should have endorsed Trump
The Arizona delegation came to Cleveland with a majority of Ted Cruz supporters, obligated to vote for Donald Trump; they discussed how Cruz's speech played out in the arena
Summing up 2016 RNC
On the final night, CBS News' John Dickerson and Bob Schieffer weigh in on the highs and lows of the Republican National Convention so far.
Democrats in Cleveland
Twelve blocks from the Republican National Convention, a number of Democrats have spent the week railing against the GOP. Nancy Cordes has more.
Ivanka Trump
Ivanka Trump will introduce her father Donald Thursday night as he accepts the Republican nomination for president. Ivanka has played a prominent role in the campaign so far. Julianna Goldman has more.
Cruz losing supporters
Ted Cruz had everyone talking after his speech Wednesday at the RNC, where he made it a point not to endorse Donald Trump. But Cruz isn't getting a lot of good feedback from Republicans in the aftermath, not even his own supporters.
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It's the final night of the Republican National Convention and Donald Trump will accept the nomination for president; on the final night, CBS News' John Dickerson and Bob Schieffer weigh in on the highs and lows of the Republican National Convention so far
Trump big night at RNC
It's the final night of the Republican National Convention and Donald Trump will accept the nomination for president. Major Garrett has more.
The Boo in the Q
A convention that started with the pick of a stabilizing V.P. is ending in volatility
5 things to know about Peter Thiel
With the tech billionaire set to make his case for why Donald Trump should be president, Silicon Valley is baffled and amused
Social media goes wild over Trump and Pence's would-be smooch
Ted Cruz wasn't the only one to reject the Trump embrace Wednesday night at the GOP convention
How Ivanka Trump and her husband are impacting 2016 race
Donald Trump is bringing his family into the political arena, with Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, playing the most prominent roles
Area outside GOP convention percolates with capitalism
Outside the Quicken Loans Arena, the Republican convention has turned Cleveland into a campaign shopping mall
Gingrich: NATO nations "ought to worry" about U.S. commitment
Former House speaker and Donald Trump supporter defends GOP nominee's comments on NATO alliance
Schieffer on RNC Day 3
The crowd at the Republican National Convention erupted into boos Wednesday night when Texas Sen. Ted Cruz did not endorse Donald Trump in his speech. CBS News contributor Bob Schieffer, former chief Washington correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the Trump campaign may have gotten what they wanted from Cruz's speech and why there are "two Hillary Clinton conventions" because of the hard focus on driving up her negatives at the RNC.
Gingrich on Trump & NATO allies
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich tried to clarify Ted Cruz's "vote your conscience" comments in his own speech Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention. Gingrich joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Wednesday night's speeches and Donald Trump's comments suggesting he might not honor NATO agreements as president.
What to know as Microsoft clients hit by massive global outages
Banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Trump accepts GOP nomination with lengthy RNC speech, his first since shooting
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Russian court sentences U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich to prison
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
2 senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave race in days
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
Microsoft outage causes mass airline disruptions. Here's what to know.
More than 1,000 flights had been canceled in the U.S. as of Friday morning, and airlines are warning of disruptions throughout the day.
Silicon shift? Major tech titans throw financial, political support to Trump
Some of traditionally liberal Silicon Valley's biggest names are backing Trump.
Photos show reclusive tribe on Peru beach searching for food
An advocacy group called the photos evidence that logging concessions are "dangerously close" to the tribe's territory.
What is CrowdStrike, the company behind the global Microsoft outages?
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
Former Trump Org CFO Allen Weisselberg released from jail
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
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What is CrowdStrike, the company behind the global Microsoft outages?
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
FedEx, UPS warn deliveries may be delayed due to Microsoft outage
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
Shannen Doherty's divorce finalized one day before her death
Shannen Doherty had accused Kurt Iswarienko of prolonging the divorce so he didn't have to pay spousal support.
Man gets 3 years in 2011 death of fiancée
John Carter was charged with two counts of murder in relation to the death of his fiancée Katelyn Markham.
Microsoft outage causes mass airline disruptions. Here's what to know.
More than 1,000 flights had been canceled in the U.S. as of Friday morning, and airlines are warning of disruptions throughout the day.
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What is CrowdStrike, the company behind the global Microsoft outages?
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
FedEx, UPS warn deliveries may be delayed due to Microsoft outage
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
Microsoft outage causes mass airline disruptions. Here's what to know.
More than 1,000 flights had been canceled in the U.S. as of Friday morning, and airlines are warning of disruptions throughout the day.
Silicon shift? Major tech titans throw financial, political support to Trump
Some of traditionally liberal Silicon Valley's biggest names are backing Trump.
Trump's plan to tackle inflation could cause price spikes, experts say
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
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At Trump's GOP Convention, there's little to be heard on health care
Republicans were once the party of Obamacare repeal and abortion opposition. They've said little about either issue in Milwaukee.
Former Trump Org CFO Allen Weisselberg released from jail
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
Silicon shift? Major tech titans throw financial, political support to Trump
Some of traditionally liberal Silicon Valley's biggest names are backing Trump.
Highlights from the 2024 Republican National Convention
Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.
Trump's plan to tackle inflation could cause price spikes, experts say
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
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At Trump's GOP Convention, there's little to be heard on health care
Republicans were once the party of Obamacare repeal and abortion opposition. They've said little about either issue in Milwaukee.
Recalled gummies contained illegal controlled substance, testing finds
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Plant-based drinks recalled in Canada amid listeria deaths, illnesses
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Biden tests positive for COVID. Here's what we know about his condition.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
Emergency responders turning to drones to try to get people help faster
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
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Dozens reportedly killed amid Bangladesh protests over job allocation
Bangladeshi authorities have cut phone and internet services and TVs have gone dark amid violent clashes between student protesters and police.
Photos show reclusive tribe on Peru beach searching for food
An advocacy group called the photos evidence that logging concessions are "dangerously close" to the tribe's territory.
Russian court sentences U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich to prison
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
What to know as Microsoft clients hit by massive global outages
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Israel says 1 killed in drone strike claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels
Israel's military says a drone attack launched from Yemen has killed 1 person in Tel Aviv and left at least 8 others wounded.
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Dave Bayley of Glass Animals on creative journey for new album
After the success of "Heat Waves," Dave Bayley opens up about his struggles and the creative process behind Glass Animals' new album, "I Love You So F***ing Much."
Glass Animals reflects on rise to fame
Glass Animals, famed for their hit "Heat Waves," recently released their latest album. Anthony Mason catches up with the band in London, revisiting the street where their success story started.
Top summer reads
Sarah Gelman, editorial director for Amazon Books, joins "CBS Mornings" with must-read book recommendations for the summer.
Shannen Doherty's divorce finalized one day before her death
Shannen Doherty had accused Kurt Iswarienko of prolonging the divorce so he didn't have to pay spousal support.
Remembering comedy icon Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart, a groundbreaking standup who became a sitcom star, died Thursday at 94. Starting in the 1960s, he was hugely popular, first with his best-selling comedy albums, then on the CBS comedies that bore his name. His work influenced generations of comedians.
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What is CrowdStrike, the company behind the global Microsoft outages?
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
Worldwide computer outage disrupts businesses
A worldwide computer outage, centered on Microsoft, has grounded flights and disrupted businesses. Some TV channels have been knocked off the air as IT experts scramble to fix it.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
What to know about the Microsoft outage
New York Times technology reporter Adam Satariano explains the impact and risks of the computer outage that is centered on Microsoft and what users can expect.
What to know as Microsoft clients hit by massive global outages
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
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How AI impacts the climate
Experts say the surging demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit record-highs both this year and next year, straining the country's aging power grid and creating more planet-warming emissions. Part of the demand is from a growing number of data centers across the nation and the rise of artificial intelligence.
Climate change is making days longer, according to new research
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Creature that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest whale
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
5 human cases of bird flu in Colorado poultry workers, health officials report
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
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Man gets 3 years in 2011 death of fiancée
John Carter was charged with two counts of murder in relation to the death of his fiancée Katelyn Markham.
Former Trump Org CFO Allen Weisselberg released from jail
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
Oregon fugitive who escaped in 1994 found in Georgia with stolen identity
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sheriff's deputy charged in fatal shooting of woman who called 911
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Arrests made after woman's body found in toolbox in Vermont river
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
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NASA counting on SpaceX to dispose of space station when program ends
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
NASA celebrates Webb telescope anniversary
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
FAA investigating SpaceX rocket failure
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Gunman's dad called cops before Trump shooting
A law enforcement source confirmed to CBS News that before the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump the father of the gunman called police, concerned about his son and his whereabouts. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar has the latest on the investigation.
Funeral for man killed at Trump rally Friday
The funeral will be held Friday for Corey Comperatore, the former fire chief who was killed while trying to shield his family from gunfire during the attempted assassination of Donald Trump last Saturday. CBS News reporter Amelia Mugavero has more.
Glass Animals reflects on rise to fame
Glass Animals, famed for their hit "Heat Waves," recently released their latest album. Anthony Mason catches up with the band in London, revisiting the street where their success story started.
Top summer reads
Sarah Gelman, editorial director for Amazon Books, joins "CBS Mornings" with must-read book recommendations for the summer.
Worldwide tech outages: What we know
A technical problem that global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says it has identified in its software and is working to resolve is causing massive outages around the globe for businesses, airlines and people using Microsoft. CrowdStrike provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on how airlines are responding to the outage and Jamil Jaffer, founder and executive director of the National Security Institute at George Mason University's Scalia Law School, joined CBS News to discuss how an incident like this happens.